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Since antiquity the olive tree has had a permanent presence in the landscape of Greece, and in the daily life and habits of its people. The cultivation of the olive tree and its products deeply influenced the civilization of ancient and modern Greeks, and has played an important role not only in the Greek economy, but also in all the aspects of Greek civilization, history, folklore, tradition, medicine and the Arts.

Read the excellent report by the Greek Embassy in China about the cultural value of olive oil from antiquity until today.